Explore the historical, cultural and natural sites of both the central region and northern Thailand including the UNESCO world heritage sites of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, the unspoiled nature of Uthai Thani, especially the Thai way of life on the raft houses along the tranquil Sakraekrang River, and Hub Patad Cave. The trip continues to the Golden Triangle, once notorious for the traffic of opium and ends with the beauty of Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North”.

Departure Date : Monday

Tour Inclusion : Transfers & Tours as mentioned in the programAir-conditioned transportationAll entrance fees as mentioned in the programEnglish or German speaking guide1 night at Country Lake Nature Lodge or similar (sharing twin basis)6 nights at good middle class hotels as mentioned in the program or similar (sharing twin basis)Meals as mentioned in the program

BANGKOK - NAKORN CHAISRI RIVER – AYUTHAYA – UTHAI THANI (-/-D)Pick up from hotel and drive to Nakorn Chaisri where you board on a convertedrice barge at Lampaya temple. Enjoy an approx. one hour river cruise onNakorn Chaisri River, the second cleanest and most natural river in Thailand.See water vegetable plantations, water birds and the Thai way of live along theriverside. Then continue to Ayuthaya to visit the UNESCO’S World Heritagebefore going to Uthai Thani. Visit Wat Tasung with its amazing crystal hall andthe local market of Uthai Thani on Sakaekrang River, before checking in at theCOUNTRY LAKE NATURE LODGE. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Date 2 : Uthai Thani - Sukhothai

UTHAI THANI – HUB PATAD – KAMPHAENG PHET - SUKHOTHAI (B/L/-)After breakfast, journey on to Hub Patad Valley.Surrounded by old limestone mountains, thehidden forest of rare big palm trees, which seem tobe from the time of “Jurassic Park” is waiting forthe outside world to be explored. Then continue toKamphaengphet to visit a waterfall at KlonglanNational Park. Then visit Wat Pra Kaew, a largeroyal temple where was used on important cityevents and had no monks in residence. Continue to Sukhothai, found in the 13thcentury, literally means Dawn of Happiness. It was the first truly independentThai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkamhaeng, credited with creating theThai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored inSukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travelers .Overnight at hotel in Sukhothai.

Date 3 : Sukhothai - Chiangrai

SUKHOTHAI – PHRAE – PHAYAO – CHIANG RAI (B/L/-)Breakfast at hotel. Visit the historical Park of Sukhothai, the firstcapital of Thailand. Continue to Phrae, visit one of Thailand’s biggesthouse made of teakwood and Wat Phra That Cho Hae with its goldenpagoda. Continue to Chiang Rai via Phayao with a short break at theLake of Kwan Phayao, the largest fresh water fish habitat in the upperNorth which provides the livelihood of many of the local people. Thesurrounding scenery, particularly at dusk, is stunning. Evening arrive inChiang Rai. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Rai.

Date 4 : Chiangrai - Chiangmai

CHIANG RAI – GOLDEN TRIANGLE - MAE SAI – CHIANG MAI (B/-/D)Early morning have breakfast at hotel andafterwards drive to Chiang Saen, an ancienttown located on the bank of the MekongRiver to visit the Golden Triangle, whereThailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on theMekong River, was once supposed to be thecenter of all the poppy cultivation inThailand. View the upstream scenery of the Golden Triangle andpay a visit to the Opium Museum. Then continue to Mae Sai, Thailand’s northern- mostdistrict to visit Mae Sai Market. Guests enjoy observing cross-border trading and shopping atthe market at the Thai-Burmese border. In the afternoon drive along picturesque route toChiang Mai. Visit Sankampaeng handicraft village to see silk weaving, wood carving andumbrella making. Evening guests enjoy a traditional Kantoke Dinner and Northern Thaidances. Overnight at hotel in Chiang Mai.

Date 5 : Chiangmai - Chiangmai

CHIANG MAI – MAE SA ELEPHANT CAMP- DOI SUTHEP (B/L/-)After breakfast at hotel start the trip to Mae Sa Valleyto see elephants at work at an elephant camp. Continueto one of the biggest orchid and butterfly farms ofChiang Mai. In the afternoon, drive uphill to visit WatPhratat Doi Suthep, the most famous and respectedtemple in Chiang Mai. Overnight at hotel in ChiangMai.

Date 6 : Chiangmai - Phitsanulok

CHIANG MAI - LAMPHUN - LAMPANG – PHITSANULOKE (B/L/-)Breakfast. Drive to Lamphun to visit Wat Phra ThatHaripunchai. Sited in mid-town, the temple was builtsome 800 years ago. A principle landmark is the 46-metretall golden Chedi. Then further to Lampang province,famous for its horse-drawn carriages and with a rooster asits provincial emblem. The city boasts a long history ofhuman settlements on the Wang river basin, some ofwhich dating back to more than 1,000 years and is rich inarchaeological evidence reflecting ancient civilizations ofHaripunchai, Lanna and Burma. Visit a beautiful oldBurmese style temple Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao.Continue to Phitsanulok to visit Wat Mahathat which houses Thailand’s most beautifulBuddha Image “Phra Buddha Chinaraj”, the large Sukhothai style bronze statue was cast in1357 and now is highly respected by Thais countrywide. Overnight at hotel in Phitsanulok.

Date 7 : Phitsanulok - Kanjanaburi

PHITSANULOKE –LOPBURI – SUPHANBURI - KANCHANABURI (B/L/-)After breakfast drive to Kanchanaburi. On the way, stop at Lopburi tovisit San Phra Kan or Kala temple, the Hidu shrine, located aguardian house in which various Buddha and Hindu images areenshrined. One of the most attractive sights for the tourist visiting SanPhra Kan is a troop of tamed monkeys. Visit nearby Prang Sam Yod ,founded in 13th century, was originally a Hindu temple, with the threestone steeples (prangs) representing the Hindu trinity of Brahma,Visnu and Siva. Then continue to Visit the Narai Ratchaniwet Palace,built in 1665 and 1677, when King Narai the Great decided to make Lop Buri the second capital of theAyutthaya Kingdom. Although the buildings were designed by with the contributions of Frencharchitects, the Khmer influence was still strong. The Palace was a perfect blend of the both world, anawesome mixture of Khmer-European styles. before going to Suphanburi to visit Wat Pa Laelai.Drive to Kanchanaburi to visit the Bridge over the River Kwai. Overnight at hotel inKanchanaburi.

Date 8 : Kanchanuburi - Bangkok

KANCHANABURI – DAMNOEN SADUAK – NAKHON PATHOM – BANGKOK(B/L/-)Breakfast at the Resort. Early morning visit the floating market inDamnoen Saduak. Then proceed to Nakhon Pathom to visit the highestpagoda in Thailand with a height of over 120 meters at Phra PathomChedi. Afternoon drive to Sam Phran to see historical elephant themeshows and a crocodile farm. Transfer to hotel in Bangkok.

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